DROPOUTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

dropouts

noun

plural of dropout

as in idlers

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as in leavers

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Recent Examples of dropouts Reasons for the increase in dropouts Baltimore City Schools says the dropout rate is seeing a spike because of the COVID pandemic, adding that students who began high school during the pandemic were not receiving as many wrap around services through virtual learning. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropouts

Noun

Dress it up with your everyday pair of jeans and loafers, or the matching shorts for a comfy day indoors.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
Try pairing a striking wine red rugby shirt with ivory corduroy pants to channel fall’s cozy aesthetic, then finish the look with matching loafers and a neutral belt.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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Each season, The Traitors brings together a group of people for a game of deceit, separating the cast into faithfuls and traitors who must try to figure out who is who.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
The Traitors is lining up its next group of faithfuls and traitors.

— Peter White, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026